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Carolina Hurricanes (CAR)

Eastern – Metropolitan • Record: 8-2-2 (PTS 18)
Holding Metropolitan #1 — trying to stay ahead of New York Rangers (next in Metropolitan)
Magic # 142
Tragic # 151
On pace for 126 points • playoff line ≈ 97 points
+29 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 93.5%
Top 3 in division 89.9% • Wild card 3.6% • Division title 58.8%
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Can't clinch for at least 36 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 38 more games. Scenarios →

Tonight’s rooting guide


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Carolina Hurricanes beat St. Louis Blues in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Carolina Hurricanes beat St. Louis Blues in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Carolina Hurricanes lose to St. Louis Blues in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Carolina Hurricanes lose to St. Louis Blues in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Carolina Hurricanes go 7-3-0 while New York Rangers go 6-4:
Magic # 142 → 125Magic -17 Tragic # 151 → 145Tragic -6
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Carolina Hurricanes magic number right now?

The Carolina Hurricanes magic number is currently 142. Any combination of Carolina Hurricanes points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 142 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Carolina Hurricanes tragic number?

The Carolina Hurricanes tragic number is 151. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Carolina Hurricanes lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Carolina Hurricanes playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Carolina Hurricanes make the playoffs in about 93.5% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in hockey?

A magic number is the combined total of points a team must earn (and its closest chaser must fail to earn) to guarantee a playoff spot. In the NHL it counts standings points, since wins are worth 2 points and overtime losses 1.

When did the Carolina Hurricanes last make the playoffs?

The Carolina Hurricanes last made the NHL playoffs in 2025-26 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Carolina Hurricanes last win the Stanley Cup?

The Carolina Hurricanes have won 2 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2025-26.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NHL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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